About this experience
Avoid headaches, long lines, and school buses with large tour company, maximize your rainforest experience in a smaller group with a LICENSED TOUR GUIDE!
- Scenic drive through the Sierra Luquillo
- Short 25 min hike, discussing flora/fauna, the rainforest ecosystem and history. (Any valuables will be left in our tour vehicles)
*The second portion of the experience(water activities) are optional but highly encouraged, nonswimmers welcome*
- natural volcanic slide
- rock jumps of various heights
- rope swing
- Freshly cut seasonal fruit will be provided at end of hike
*Photos and videos will be provided throughout the journey so you don’t have to risk bringing your own phone/camera*
El Yunque receives approximately 1.5 million visitors per year,
We do not have any control of the flow of tourists coming to the most visited island in the Caribbean during the busiest times of year.
Please inquire about private excursions if you’re seeking a more secluded setting!
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers should be accustomed to regular fitness activity
What is included
- Pickups begin as early as 90 minutes prior prior to excursion start time!
- Life Vests
- Licensed Local guide
- Freshly cut seasonal fruit
- Gate entry fee
- Changing area to get clean and comfortable before ride home
Not included
- Parking(CASH) for those driving their own vehicles
- Gratuities
- As an eco-conscious company we do not contribute to trash nor plastic pollution
Itinerary and highlights
Meeting point if you're driving yourself, as well as quick opportunity for bathroom break, purchase smoothie, empanadas.
Our day will begin with a moderate to medium level hike, discussing local flora/fauna native to Puerto Rico, as well as key roles these played in our indigenous roots on the island. FHike is about 20 min into the rainforest (approx. 1 mile, or 4 laps around a track.)
Upon arrival, we will set any belongings we have brought with us to the side and continue up another 10 min (.25 miles) to the natural water slide where we will be swimming. Life vests will be provided.
Once every guest goes down the water slide, we will return to where we left our belongings to enjoy some small but exciting jumps and rope swing.
For all your hard work we will cut fresh seasonal fruit! All activities will be recorded and photos will be taken throughout your journey! Photos or it didn't happen!
Meeting and pickup information
- Travelers may find pickup location in Google Maps, Frutera Flores, KM 32.9, Highway #3, Yellow building on right hand side.
- Travelers may specify their own pickup/dropoff location at either hotel or Airbnb. Your pickup time will vary depending on your location and our route that day. All pickup info will be sent the day prior to your excursion. We equally value our employees' and our guests' vacation time! A maximum of 5 minute grace period will be given once tour bus arrives to your pickup location. That means be out front and ready at your scheduled pickup time. PICKUPS BEGIN AS EARLY AS 90 MIN. PRIOR! NO REFUNDS GIVEN TO: NO SHOWS, LATE GUESTS, SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tranki Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers should be accustomed to regular fitness activity
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Your pickup time will vary depending on your location and our route that day.
All pickup info will be sent the day prior to your excursion.
We equally value our employees' and our guests' vacation time! A maximum of 5 minute grace period will be given once tour bus arrives to your pickup location. That means be out front and ready at your scheduled pickup time.
PICKUPS BEGIN AS EARLY AS 90 MIN. PRIOR!
NO REFUNDS GIVEN TO: NO SHOWS, LATE GUESTS, SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS
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